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Questions tagged with 'water' at Ask MetaFilter.Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:00:57 -0800Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:00:57 -0800en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Could airplanes use water vapor to replace liquids?http://ask.metafilter.com/302489/Could%2Dairplanes%2Duse%2Dwater%2Dvapor%2Dto%2Dreplace%2Dliquids
Would it be possible for an airplane to produce potable water from the air vapor outside of the plane? Considering how much priority there seems to be on reducing takeoff weight by airlines, it seems that it would be a considerable savings if you could jettison the water carried onboard by way of sodas, juice, coffee, water bottles, that blue toilet water, etc. Is it possible to build a system that would take water vapor from outside of the plane and filter it so it was drinkable?<br>
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I am very much not an aerospace engineer and imagine this must be completely impossible, but I would love to hear the science behind why not. <br>
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Thanks!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.302489Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:00:57 -0800amicamentisHow best to handle water draining onto drivewayhttp://ask.metafilter.com/302386/How%2Dbest%2Dto%2Dhandle%2Dwater%2Ddraining%2Donto%2Ddriveway
Water drains onto my driveway from the bed next to it and I'm unsure how to fix it. It does not do this just when it rains, but constantly. <a href="http://imgur.com/a/5GplM">Pictures are here</a>. What might be causing this? What would be a good way to prevent this? I have thought about building <a href="http://www.todayshomeowner.com/images/article/how-to-build-a-stackable-retaining-wall-6.jpg">a retaining wall like this</a>. If I were to call a professional to diagnose and fix this problem, what would that person's title be?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.302386Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:07:19 -0800ND¢Municipal water ends about 15 feet below us. Can we pump?http://ask.metafilter.com/301955/Municipal%2Dwater%2Dends%2Dabout%2D15%2Dfeet%2Dbelow%2Dus%2DCan%2Dwe%2Dpump
Is it possible to pump municipal water uphill to a house site from the municipal water supply if the municipal water supply doesn't *quite* reach the house site? We're thinking of buying a lot of land and building a house on it. We have found the perfect site for the house, right at the top of a hill. The problem is, although part of the lot does have access to a municipal water hookup, the municipal water doesn't reach all the way uphill to the site we want to build on - it ends down the hill, 10-20 feet down in elevation. The city has told us they will not be extending the municipal water supply, because there isn't enough pressure to make it up to the top of the hill.<br>
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Is there any "standard" non-DIY non-crazy way to pump water from the municipal water supply on the property uphill to the site we want to build on? Our alternative is to drill a well for somewhere around $3k, but it would be nice to not have to worry about our own well.<br>
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The answers I'm expecting to get are one of<br>
1. No, this is not thing anyone does, so either DIY or forget about it<br>
2. Yes, but it would be more complicated/unreliable/expensive than just drilling a well.<br>
3. Yes, and here's a link to an example company that sells the equipment and does the installation!<br>
4. Why are you even thinking about this wells are great<br>
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Thanks!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.301955Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:58:38 -0800Salvor HardinSafety question regarding electricity during a hurricanehttp://ask.metafilter.com/301302/Safety%2Dquestion%2Dregarding%2Delectricity%2Dduring%2Da%2Dhurricane
We recently moved to South Carolina and are on the very edge of hurricane Matthew's path, but are close enough to a marsh that we might be impacted by some flooding. This an older home that has some electrical outlets located on the floor and at the bottom of the walls. At what point should I cut power at the main breaker? The ground floor is 26" above ground and we have no basement. Thank you!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.301302Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:50:20 -0800wensinkWhat do cats want... in water?http://ask.metafilter.com/301173/What%2Ddo%2Dcats%2Dwant%2Din%2Dwater
I realize this isn't the most profound pet-care question, but it drives me crazy. I've got 2 healthy indoor/outdoor cats and I can't figure out how to best serve their water needs. Sometimes they appear to strongly prefer fresh water and so I change it 3 times a day; other times they ignore the fresh and drink from a bowl that's been sitting out for a week. Are cats just weird?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.301173Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:23:18 -0800Jon44Given my water pump timing needs, is this the right device for me?http://ask.metafilter.com/300989/Given%2Dmy%2Dwater%2Dpump%2Dtiming%2Dneeds%2Dis%2Dthis%2Dthe%2Dright%2Ddevice%2Dfor%2Dme
After three water pump failures in 5 years, I need a way to control the behavior of my radiant heat system's water pump during summer and winter months. I think I know what kind of timer device I need, but before I buy something, I'd welcome some advice from plumber MeFites. (Lengthy, possibly unnecessary details inside.) We have a radiant floor heat system for our master bath that runs off a household water heater (not its own boiler). It's set up with two circulating water systems: an open system that pulls hot water from the heater, through a heat exchanger, and back into the water heater; and a closed system controlled by a thermostat that kicks in to run water through the heat exchanger and circulate it through the floor when there is demand. Each of these systems has its own water pump.<br>
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Here is the problem: The open system pump has failed three times, and I'm about to have it replaced yet again. I think I know why it fails, but I'm unable to prevent the failure with the current setup (that came with the house when we bought it). I think I need an <a href="https://www.grainger.com/product/INTERMATIC-Electronic-Timer-6KFF4">Intermatic ET110</a>, but I'm not 100% sure it's the right thing.<br>
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Here is the situation:<br>
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The water pump is wired to an on/off light switch, helpfully labeled "Winter" [on] and "Summer" [off]. The idea appears to be that we should shut the pump off during summer months when heat is not needed. There is no household-type plug for the pump, but instead a thick electrical-looking wire from the pump directly to the lightswitch.<br>
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During our first spring in the house, when we no longer needed the heated floor, I shut the water pump off at the switch. When fall came, we powered up the system and it didn't work. As new homeowners, we assumed the pump had failed from old age, so we replaced it.<br>
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The following spring we turned the pump off and once again in the fall it failed. A smart plumber told us that when we turned the pump off for the summer, it was rusting and locking up (and he showed me the rusted guts of the less-than-a-year-old pump). The answer: Just let the pump run all the time, summer and winter, "because it's built to do that."<br>
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So we let the pump run continuously. 18 months later, it failed a third time (it makes a very faint whirring noise). This leads me to believe that having the pump run hot water continuously shortens its lifespan.<br>
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I think I need a way to run the pump in two modes: ALL THE TIME, but also in a second mode where it runs, say, once a day, every day, for 10 minutes or so to prevent rust. (The closed system's thermostat runs its pump for a few minutes each day regardless of demand, which I suspect is intended to prevent rusting.) I don't need the switchover to be done automatically -- I'm happy to switch modes when the seasons change. But I do want some kind of timer to manage the pump during the off season (so to speak).<br>
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So -- given the above -- will the <a href="https://www.grainger.com/product/INTERMATIC-Electronic-Timer-6KFF4">Intermatic ET110</a> work? I would set it with a timed mode (10 minutes a day) and "override" for run-all-the-time mode. Would a different flavor of the same timer be better? (Please note that I'm looking for an off-the-shelf product here, as I'm not really qualified to build something on my own.)<br>
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Thank you!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.300989Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:37:06 -0800wootSnowflake's quest for a water bottlehttp://ask.metafilter.com/300659/Snowflakes%2Dquest%2Dfor%2Da%2Dwater%2Dbottle
I'm looking for a water bottle without a sippy-cup or straw interface, just an open end that I can drink from like a civilized human. It also needs to be opened and closed one-handed, easy to clean, and durable. Price is not really a consideration. Help me find a water bottle that I'm not constantly disappointed in.<br>
I have been going through <a href="http://www.gocontigo.com/24-oz-jackson-water-bottle.html">these bottles</a> since they have a big open top and the springed lid pops open with a button press, but they only work well for a month or so, and are a pain to clean. (I've thrown half of them out because they fall apart, the other half because they start smelling funny in a way that dishwashers + bleach can't fix—even though I wash them after every use.)<br>
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I only ever put filtered water in them, I don't care about insulating properties or how big it is. I'm material agnostic. I need to have a wide enough mouth to drink from it like a cup. It needs to be durable and easy to clean. And I need to be able to open and close it securely one handed. (Threaded tops and plugs are no good since they require a second hand to hold the bottle while you twist or pull.) I'm not having much luck finding the intersection of those features and would love your advice.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.300659Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:39:11 -0800OokseerGlass of Water, Hold the Leadhttp://ask.metafilter.com/299293/Glass%2Dof%2DWater%2DHold%2Dthe%2DLead
I'm moving to a nice but rather old apartment complex soon. There are lead and asbestos addenda in my lease (that I haven't signed yet). What, if anything, should I be careful about while living in this apartment? Should I be worried about the piping? If so, what do I do? Next month, I'm almost certainly moving into an apartment complex that was built in 1949. It looks to be well taken care of, and my lease is just for a year, but the lead and asbestos addenda reminded me, yet again, that <em>Oh, yeah, the past sucked so much</em>.<br>
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I'm not afraid of old homes/complexes, really, and I recognize this isn't very old by many standards. But <em>I've</em> not lived in a building this old before. I think even my grandmother's house is newer than this. I figure the lead paint has been painted over a zillion times by now, and I don't plan to lick the walls or disturb the popcorn ceiling. Et cetera. <br>
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But I do wonder about the piping and drinking water, probably because <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/02/lead-water-testing-cheats-chicago-boston-philadelphia">the thought of sipping lead is on all our minds after recent news</a>—recent news that makes us a little less trusting of regulatory bodies. Is this a reasonable enough concern, or am I being paranoid? If I wanted to test the water for lead, are <em>any</em> of the at-home tests worthwhile (Amazon reviews seem to suggest they aren't)? Nothing could stop me from sending water off to a lab, despite my being a lowly renter, right?<br>
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In general, should I be concerned or take any special precautions when living in a place this old? Any questions I should be asking the property manager specifically, before signing the lease? <br>
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Thanks!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.299293Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:39:05 -0800AnonymousLead Removing Whole House Water Filter Recommendationshttp://ask.metafilter.com/298345/Lead%2DRemoving%2DWhole%2DHouse%2DWater%2DFilter%2DRecommendations
Purchased a house knowing the supply line from the water main was lead. Options are purchasing a cooler for potable water, buying a whole house filter and replacing the hot water tank, or replacing the supply line and HWT. Assuming that the third option is beyond our means at the moment and the first option is a stopgap, please recommend a whole house water filtration system available in Canada that is durable, practical, and won't need to be replaced in three years because 'they don't make those kinds of filters anymore' or similar nonsense.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.298345Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:30:19 -0800Alvy AmpersandFalling out of an airplane in a tank of waterhttp://ask.metafilter.com/298327/Falling%2Dout%2Dof%2Dan%2Dairplane%2Din%2Da%2Dtank%2Dof%2Dwater
If a person were in a super strong tank of water and then got tossed out of the airplane, would they die on impact (assuming that the tank was strong enough to not break when it hit the ground)? How would it work? I tried to Google this, but am not sure what exactly I am looking for.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.298327Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:31:43 -0800LiteraryheroWeird deposits on granite counter - how to remove and preventhttp://ask.metafilter.com/298300/Weird%2Ddeposits%2Don%2Dgranite%2Dcounter%2Dhow%2Dto%2Dremove%2Dand%2Dprevent
I bought a place in a building built in 2007 that has granite counters. The previous owner apparently was not sealing them at all. I managed to clean and seal the kitchen one on Saturday, but there are a lot of hard white deposits that look like minerals from hard water around the bathroom sink that I can't remove. Help? I've tried using actual white vinegar, a cleaner based on white vinegar, and even a calcium/lime/rust remover product that is stronger and more acidic, but no amount of letting the solution sit and then scrubbing is doing anything.<br>
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How can I get the deposits off? Is there some physical way I can do this, like sanding or scraping, without damaging the stone more? Or another product I should use? I'd like to completely remove them then seal + polish the whole area once it's clean, in the hopes of preventing it from happening more in the future. <br>
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The usual people I ask about these things (my brother, the folks at my hardware store) were just telling me to use CLR but that hasn't helped and I am concerned it might be making it worse. Thanks in advance.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.298300Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:58:44 -0800zdravoToddler Safety at a Lakefront Vacation Rental Househttp://ask.metafilter.com/297101/Toddler%2DSafety%2Dat%2Da%2DLakefront%2DVacation%2DRental%2DHouse
Please suggest tips and gear for keeping an active toddler safe for a week's vacation at a lakefront rental house. We will be staying in the rental house with my in-laws, and there will be up to six other adults. These adults have either never parented a toddler or have not done so in 30+ years. My husband will be there, and while he and his parents are all helpful and vocally supportive and concerned, they are also easily distracted by conversations with each other while the toddler is pulling floor cleaner out of cabinets.<br>The toddler will be nearly 2 at the time of the trip, and he is super active, fearless, exploratory, and speedy. I am now having regular anxiety attacks about his safety on this trip. I wake in the night terrified that one of these adults is going to accidentally leave a door open while I'm in the bathroom and my kid will run off unseen, jump in the lake, and drown.<br>At this point, I'm dreading the trip, but I can't get out of it. My strategy now is to overplan my way through my anxiety. Please help me overplan!<br>
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Pictures of the house on VRBO show that it's directly on the water with a large yard, small dock, and no safety enclosures of any kind. I cannot tell from the pictures what kind of doors they have, whether there is an unsecured staircase inside, or generally what kind of childproofing gear to bring for the house. Obviously all childproofing gear would have to be removed easily with no damage to the house since it's a rental.<br>
We are driving up to the lake in a borrowed van which will give us plenty of space for baby gates, life jackets, a week's supply of toddler food, etc. I can overplan, overbuy, and overpack. Yay!<br>
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I would love to hear from people who have vacationed with young toddlers in a lakefront rental house! Do you have any tips, practical advice, or gear suggestions? Any thoughts or considerations? Can a child sleep in a Puddle Jumper? Just kidding, sorta.<br>
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I appreciate your help. I'm already in therapy. Please be kind.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.297101Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:41:13 -0800aabbbieeSeeking a nonfiction book about how private resources become utilitieshttp://ask.metafilter.com/296572/Seeking%2Da%2Dnonfiction%2Dbook%2Dabout%2Dhow%2Dprivate%2Dresources%2Dbecome%2Dutilities
People who wanted water used to have to live near a well. Businesses that wanted to use electricity had to generate their own, so they had to be located near mills. I read a book about this. The idea is that eventually, these things that everyone needs become more centralized, and to get them, all you have to do is hook into the grid.<br>
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The book I read was talking about this stuff as a background to some broader business context. <br>
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Even if you know of a good resource about this phenomenon in general, and it's not the book I'm looking for, feel free to mention it.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.296572Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:53:01 -0800bingoTaking bottled water home from a restaurant in Italy?http://ask.metafilter.com/296008/Taking%2Dbottled%2Dwater%2Dhome%2Dfrom%2Da%2Drestaurant%2Din%2DItaly
I'm in Italy for a little while and figuring out the restaurant customs — including purchasing a liter of flat or sparkling water at each meal. Today, I was still a little thirsty but had to run, and asked if I could take the half-empty (glass, but obviously commercial) bottle. The server said I couldn't, and I asked if the same was true for plastic bottles. She said that, in either case, it's not appropriate to take leftover water.
What's up with that (assuming it's generally true)?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.296008Fri, 20 May 2016 14:35:26 -0800SidniciousHolocaust museum and water bottleshttp://ask.metafilter.com/295260/Holocaust%2Dmuseum%2Dand%2Dwater%2Dbottles
I'm visiting DC, and visited the Holocaust Museum today. I had an unsealed bottle of water, which I was allowed to bring in. However, the security officer asked me to take a sip of it first. Why is that? A Google search wasn't very insightful. Thanks!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.295260Mon, 02 May 2016 15:13:13 -0800cozenedindigoneed shoe recommendation for greenhouse/horticulturisthttp://ask.metafilter.com/295088/need%2Dshoe%2Drecommendation%2Dfor%2Dgreenhouse%2Dhorticulturist
Mr. BellaStella works in a greenhouse. He stands in water a good portion of the day. For years he's been getting cheap Walmart shoes, which last about a month, if he's lucky. About once a year, he'll get an incredibly inflamed big toe, sometimes necessitating a trip to urgent care. He wears cotton crew socks with his shoes, so his poor feet are just fermenting all day. Here's where it gets tricky. I have suggested water shoes, or sport sandals. He was not enthusiastic. The sandals were declined because he also works with mulch, and balks at having to pick mulch out of the open spaces of sandals. The water shoes are a possibility, but are pricey, and he wears 13 wide, and he is seriously PICKY about his shoes. Boots are out, too hot and heavy. <br>
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What we are looking for are shoes that will hold up to being wet, and worn hard. Some decent support/insoles, and fast drying (we do have a shoe dryer) are important. I am willing to pay a bit more to get him shoes that are not going to cripple him. He works 10 to 12 + hours a day, for 9 months out of the year. So, what kind of shoes are we looking for??tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.295088Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:06:34 -0800LaBellaStellaWater-resistant sunscreen for runninghttp://ask.metafilter.com/294845/Water%2Dresistant%2Dsunscreen%2Dfor%2Drunning
What sunscreen/sunblock do you wear while running or doing something similarly sweaty outdoors? Is it great, and something you'd like to recommend? Ideally available in Ireland or the UK. I'm not having great success with finding a good sunblock for outdoor activities, and I am dreading another summer of this, especially as I'm training for my first half-marathon. 'Water-resistant' cream I'd wear to the beach is a disaster for running or hiking, just turning into stinging eyes and milky rivulets.<br>
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Can you recommend what you have tried and tested?<br>
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- I'm in Ireland, so the easier to buy the better, but I'm not opposed to ordering online if there's nothing better. If it's available in the UK, I can get it easily.<br>
- I need to cover my arms, legs, chest, shoulders, and face, and I would like <strong>SPF 30+</strong> to keep my tattoos protected and my skin on. <br>
- I am white and pale.<br>
- I don't mind needing to use a different one for my face<br>
- In an ideal world, this is a cream or lotion rather than a spray<br>
- I don't really care if it's shiny, smells weird, or has 'babies' written on the bottle<br>
- Mostly this is me sweating a lot, but rain on a previously warm day happens too, so assume I'm basically taking a long shower<br>
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Just to preclude a few alternatives:<br>
- I don't want to wear long sleeves or a hat, they drive my eczema crazy when working out<br>
- I know about using vaseline etc above my eyes but prefer not to<br>
- I'm not going to carry a bottle and reapply on any normal run<br>
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I did read <a href="https://ask.metafilter.com/280331/summer-skincare-and-haircare-protection">this thread</a> and would really like more on water-resistance and being available in the UK or Ireland.<br>
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Thanks!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.294845Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:16:15 -0800carbideWater, water everywhere. http://ask.metafilter.com/294363/Water%2Dwater%2Deverywhere
We have a leak somewhere above our garage, and nobody seems to be able to figure out where it is coming from. I've heard a few stories from different contractors, but I'm clueless when it comes to home improvement and I don't know how to tell what to actually believe. Help? When we moved into our house (built in 2007) three years ago, our home inspector spotted evidence that there had been a leak in the roof above the garage. The tell-tale signs were new drywall in the ceiling, and what he described as "excessive caulking" around the flashing above the garage. The people we bought from told us that this was indeed the case, and that the builder had come back and fixed the issue. <br>
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After we'd been in the house for a couple of years, we noticed some black spotting in the ceiling of the garage, in the new drywall. Clearly the leak was back. We brought in a contractor, who said the problem was that there was a piece of trim missing above the window that was directly above where the leak was. (The roof of the garage juts out a few feet in front of the rest of the house, where the window is.) He came in, made some repairs at no small cost to us, and we thought we'd finally solved the problem. <br>
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Then we got some heavy rainfall and the leak was back and worse than ever. We brought the contractor back and now he says the window itself is to blame. He said the window is slanted slightly toward the house and this is causing water to pool on the sill; the water is then dripping down through the screw holes in the window and eventually into the garage. He wants to replace the entire window and told us we're looking at as much s $2500 to do it, and it will take a month to order the window. In the meantime, he'll caulk the window shut to stop any more water from getting in. <br>
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I don't fully trust this guy now because <br>
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1) I think he misdiagnosed the problem the first time, but is telling me that the stuff he fixed was "contributing" to the leak; and <br>
2) When I told him we were going to sell our house, he suggested we just cover everything up, caulk the window shut (to prevent any more water from coming in), and not tell anybody. <br>
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I had another contractor come through and he said it's possible that it's the window but he can't really tell until he sees it in the rain. That said, he said he said that even if that was the case, we wouldn't see as much water as we did. We had a mould remediation guy come in and he said in his inexpert opinion it was probably the soffits, just based on other similar situations he's seen. We have a few other people slated to come in; one told me that he doesn't think it sounds right to replace the whole window. <br>
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I know very little about this sort of thing, only that I desperately want to feel confident that we can resolve this situation and stop the leak. <br>
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Any ideas? Any tips on making sure that the next person we get to fix this actually fixes it properly?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.294363Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:10:07 -0800synecdocheGet the lead outhttp://ask.metafilter.com/294342/Get%2Dthe%2Dlead%2Dout
I live in one of those locations in the US where we have high levels of lead in the water, according to recent reputable news stories. Unsurprisingly, my tap water tastes like metal garbage. My Brita is not really filtering out the taste. What kind of filter do I need to buy, or do I need to stick to water I buy from the store (which seems insane)? I looked for other filters online and found that Brita doesn't do as well at filtering out lead in tests, but the sources seem questionable. Is this possible? Are there better options?<br>
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I moved here recently, so this isn't a case of "now that I know about the lead, water tastes bad." However, it tastes a lot worse recently - like chlorine and other new stuff. I'm interested in ways to easily get potable drinking water in my home from my tap. I rent, so I can't, like, replace my plumbing or something (and this is a problem throughout my city anyhow) but assume other expensive options are on the table. Buying water at the store is possible, but very difficult for me. It also seems ludicrous.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.294342Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:24:17 -0800sockermomRe-occurring Water Blister in My Mouthhttp://ask.metafilter.com/293988/Re%2Doccurring%2DWater%2DBlister%2Din%2DMy%2DMouth
Started happening December of last year and hasn't stopped. Is this something I should be concerned about? It's just one little bubble at the back of the roof of my mouth, to the side. It started popping up during the holidays when I was eating a lot of greasy and heavy food, but over the last three months, it's consistently been popping up again after I eat anything too hot, salty, greasy, or spicy. I've had these kind of blisters before, but it hasn't ever stayed for this long. The initial one lasted a few weeks until I popped it. Now whenever it comes back, I pop it, and it goes away until the next time I eat something not mild. Doesn't hurt, and no other symptoms. Is this something I should be concerned about?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.293988Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:25:17 -0800monologishWater+computer=how bad?http://ask.metafilter.com/293189/Watercomputerhow%2Dbad
I leave my Macbook on during the day while at work. Spouse spilled water on it at some point, the area around the keyboard is damp and the computer won't start up. Any chance of resurrection?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.293189Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:33:30 -0800Brandon BlatcherWhat kind of pump could I use to drain water from this bucket away?http://ask.metafilter.com/292232/What%2Dkind%2Dof%2Dpump%2Dcould%2DI%2Duse%2Dto%2Ddrain%2Dwater%2Dfrom%2Dthis%2Dbucket%2Daway
I need to pump water that I'm collecting in a bucket outside my house, away from the house. Here's a picture of the bucket <a href="http://imgur.com/kbwSus3">http://imgur.com/kbwSus3</a>. I could probably power it through an electrical cord out of the window (though I have no grounded outlets or GFCI). Any ideas? More details inside... I'm a new homeowner. When it rains water comes out of the downspout and simply pools in the cement area because it is downslope towards the house. Eventually it the water finds its way into the basement and then I have a small river. <br>
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Eventually I plan to relocate the downspout - maybe to the driveway (which is sloped away from the house). But in the short term, I'm struggling to figure out what to do with the water coming out of the downspout.<br>
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I figured I would just collect it in this bucket for now, and then periodically dump it- but that's not sustainable. Are there any pumps for a situation like this?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.292232Thu, 18 Feb 2016 01:08:57 -0800Mushroom12345wall-mounted kitchen "instant hot water dispenser"http://ask.metafilter.com/291992/wall%2Dmounted%2Dkitchen%2Dinstant%2Dhot%2Dwater%2Ddispenser
I know it's a longshot, but I've seen miracles performed here before. Does anybody happen to know of an "instant hot water dispenser" (<a href="http://hubpages.com/living/best-instant-hot-water-dispenser-reviews">similar to the ones shown here</a>), but are mounted to the backsplash above the sink instead of in the counter-top itself? I know that it would probably be possible to rig up something wall-mounted on my own using a standard counter-mounted version, but would rather pay for something ready to go out of the box.
thank you.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.291992Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:12:08 -0800jimmereenoOther Fire + Water events in US??http://ask.metafilter.com/291963/Other%2DFire%2DWater%2Devents%2Din%2DUS
MeFi, you've saved me in the past, asking you to come through again!
I'm trying to find events very similar to WaterFire Providence, can be but does not have to be "art" project, but am looking for festivals that feature pylons in rivers, ponds, lakes, bayou on fire. Trying to set one up down here in Louisiana but not finding too much in the way of how to get started or if these events exist outside of Providence, RI and Sharon, PA (the only two places I found that host WaterFire events).
Thank you!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.291963Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:31:44 -0800LemonGardotMusic to submerge in - rain / water sampleshttp://ask.metafilter.com/290713/Music%2Dto%2Dsubmerge%2Din%2Drain%2Dwater%2Dsamples
Please recommend music containing recordings of rain or moving water. Not vanilla nature noises, like Echoes of Nature (though I love those too), but music in which those kinds of recordings are incorporated as an intergral part of the piece. The archetypal example I can currently give of this would be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E6U4ga9quI&list=PL831FD4C7BDCA810E">Rigning</a> by Yagya, a whole dub techno album based around field samples of rain.<br>
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The track <a href="https://pro.beatport.com/track/a-gentleman-on-a-trail-original-mix/5321028#">A Gentleman on a Trail</a> by Focus on the Breath would be another good example, with running water (streamside sample, presumably) rather than rain.<br>
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Instrumental electronic music is my habitual pond, but I'll more than happily splash downstream into any other genre sinkhole, lake or ocean you can show me.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.290713Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:48:55 -0800protorp